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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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